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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
4
Local notices show plans for the annual Community Christmas tree and singing amid recent disorder on Center Square. Thanksgiving visits from Miss Ella Winand of Baltimore and many local residents add to a busy week with school and church events, business updates, and social gatherings.
William Shearer and his five year old son were struck at a crossing one mile east of Gettysburg by a Western Maryland freight locomotive. Both were admitted to Warner hospital with the father suffering head injuries and the boy multiple fractures and a brain concussion. They rode on the locomotive pilot after the crash and were taken to Gettysburg, where doctors report their conditions improving under careful care.
Obituary notices from Hanover area recount the deaths of Neely Dicks 78 in New Oxford and several others including David Wine became ill at Bitlingers Station, Henry Sweetman of Mansfield, Conrad Sparrer of Littlestown, Pius Moul of Moulstown, Prof. Walter Reynolds of Hanover, Eli Garretson of Adams County, and John Jacobicci of Philadelphia among the deceased. Survivors, funeral details, and burial locations listed.
A satirical piece decries marketing driven writing and advertising rhetoric in a literary scene. It compares typewriter culture to mechanized consumption, notes the author’s concerns about readers and writers, and names a Mason and Rotarian in Gettysburg as figures in the scene.
The column notes multiple residents with illnesses including scarlet fever for Alma Ruth and Viola Sheely, serious illness for Jacob Masemore, and lumbago for Francis Cratin. Mrs Marks Wolford improves, Irvin Haverstick ill in Wellsville, Sister Margaret Mary visiting from St Charles convent, William Crews in Hanover after a paralytic stroke, and 83 year old Mr Crown living with his son William Jr.
John Billet of York, a patrolman for the Keystone automobile club, was detained by Sheriff John C. Shealer on the Lincoln Highway near Cross Keys for impersonating a state patrolman. He allegedly stopped motorists, warned them of motor law violations, and once tried to arrest a motorist, later releasing him after failing to find a justice of the peace. Billet is said to be a York County constable with limited authority and was ordered to Gettysburg for a hearing.
The article lists guests including Mrs Maudie Lippy Diantha Lippy and several Nobles from Pleasant Hill and Hanover visiting Mr and Mrs Harry Noble in Lincolnway W on Sunday. Prof N Heltzel of Kingston bought a stone from the old Diehle mill wall and plans a bungalow near Swift Run on the Lincoln Highway. Fabian Strausbaugh relocated from W High Street to Hanover.
A series of marriages is reported across Hanover Gettysburg and surrounding areas. Couples include Nettie Orner and Kermit Deardorff at St James Lutheran parsonage and Miriam A Bealing with John Helwig in Silver Run Md. Other pairings tie in Philadelphia Baltimore and Steeltown with local ties to Hanover MesSherrystown and Glen Rock.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Stufle Hanover announce a son. Mr and Mrs Charles Spangler McSherrystown announce a son. Mr and Mrs Francis Keefer McSherrystown announce a son at Hanover hospital. Mr and Mrs C L Spangler Hanover announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Glenn Bowers Two Taverns announce a son. Mr and Mrs Raymond Topper Hanover announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs John Cunningham Gettysburg announce a son. Mr and Mrs Clarence Flickinger Hanover announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Jacob Thomas Hanover announce a son. Mr and Mrs Sterling Frock Hanover announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Richard W L Schaeffer Hanover announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Kimon Kritsing Hanover announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs George A Trish Hanover show further names.
A letter from Ralph A McLaughlin dated November 14 1927 from Pearl Harbor Hawaii to the editor describes a source of enjoyment in the Item and a link to home. He sends regards to the New Oxford College band and friends and notes daily sunshine.
Tyson Brothers Inc a pioneer Adams County apple producer filed four petitions for the corporation and one for each brother Chester J William C and Edwin C Tyson in federal court. Liabilities total about 178,420.42 with assets 428,620.63. Major claims come from Gettysburg and Bendersville banks and trust companies.
Early Saturday at about 1 15 a m two young men suffered injuries when their car left Littlestown road near Hanover, struck a stone, then a fence against Earl F Mickinger Pontiac dealer of New Oxford. The driver sustained knee and facial wounds while his companion had facial scratches. Norman Raubenstine aided them and Dr H S Crouse treated injuries. The car was towed to Superior garage New Oxford.
Local congregations list services for St Marys New Oxford First Evangelical Lutheran George E B Sheffer and others with Sunday school times morning and evening worship and midweek meetings. Prayer and catechization sessions noted for Emmanuel and St Pauls with sermons by Rev Frantz and Rev Ake.
Ford announces the first of its new cars to be shown Friday in major cities. The model features four wheel brakes selective rear transmission quick acceleration a vibration free engine and distinctive line and color. Its 40 horsepower engine designed to run 20 to 30 miles per gallon of gasoline. Photographs and charts will be available at Finlay at Stauhaugh & South's gravage in New Oxford for the public to view the complete story.
Emory E Laughman of Hanover faces reckless driving charges after a Sunday collision on the Lincoln highway near New Oxford. Laughman’s coupe rear-ended Viggo Swensen’s touring car, parked for headlight repair under orders from Corporal Kime. Swensen, a Gettysburg College student, was uninjured, but the touring car was damaged in the ditch.
Attendees at the Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ira Herman of Cedar Ridge included Mr. and Mrs. Israel Rummell and son John, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rummell and son Lester, Annie Miller of Oitysburg, Mrs. Grant Smith and son Arnold, Harold Herman of Port Washington, and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Herman with son John, plus Mrs. Leroy Rife. Officials C. W. Johnson $267.09, H. B. Geiselman $552.50, C. F. Palmer $480.40. G. W. Topper filed under $50. A large sedan owned by G. M. Beard of Hanover overturned on the Carlisle Pike at Caster's Hill. no injuries. Ladies' Aid chicken supper at Pines Lutheran Parish House this Saturday from 4 2 to 5, 25 cents. Esther Diehl hosted card evening on Lincolnway. Fabian Fink and Harrisburg visitors spent Sunday locally.
The New Oxford Foundry and Mfg. company led by Lynn Grove has leased the former F. L. Weaver foundry from Mrs. John S. Weaver for two years to handle growing business. Possession was given this Thursday as Grove plans to hire more moulders and boost castings output. Local residents and visitors are noted in a list including Hann, Spangler, Trostle, Crouse, Sherman, and Freedman who visited Lincolntown and Littlestown hosts. The New Oxford Athletic Association plans a euchre and card party and will meet Friday at Miller hall to finalize arrangements and cover other business. Washington DC visitors Dr. and Mrs. George N. Acker spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs. Hersh in Lincolnway West. Margaret Snyder visited York residents Chester Zinn and Leslie Colestock by Hanover Street.
Howard Eyster, son-in-law of J. W. Winand of New Oxford, returned from Aroostook County Maine with praise for a big game score. He killed a deer and a bull moose weighing about 800 pounds with a 52 inch spread after a five day moose season. The moose head was sent to a Lincoln taxidermist to be mounted for York, as the carcass could not be moved.
Near Greenridge on a Friday night E W Chronister fired at two intruders after they raided his chicken roost. The thieves fled leaving two bags of poultry a hunting cap and a flashlight, likely escaping in a nearby car with a fourth accomplice. The Chronister family reported about a dozen chickens missing next day.
Miss Mary Nace Luther Nace Kenneth De Chuebell Jerry Small Charles Strausbaugh and David Ford were arrested in an Hanover alley Tuesday evening for drinking beer and disturbing the Verdants section. They were fined five dollars by Chief Burgess Slagle. Following Sunday visits included local families in Hanover and surrounding towns. A hunting trip near Moorehead Maine produced a 166 pound dressed deer for George Osborne of Westminster.
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